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Early Origins of the Flaim family

The surname Flaim was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. It was associated with the growing of plums. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Flaim family

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Flaim Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pflaum, Pflaumer, Pflaumbaum, Pfraumbaum, Prumbaum, Prumenbaum, Plum, Plume, Plumer, Plumbohm, Flaumenboim, Flaum, Flom, Plumbe, Plumb, Plumptre, Plumtre and many more.

Early Notables of the Flaim family

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Flaim migration to the United States +



Flaim Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Antonio Flaim, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States, in 1897
Flaim Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Andrew Flaim, aged 30, who landed in America from London, in 1900
  • Benjamino Flaim, aged 17, who landed in America from Rena, in 1901
  • Elena Flaim, aged 24, who settled in America from Tregiovo, Austria, in 1909
  • Cherbino Flaim, aged 28, who landed in America from Revo, Austria, in 1910
  • Fabiano Flaim, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Revo, Austria, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Flaim (post 1700) +

  • Eric Joseph Flaim (b. 1967), American two-time silver medalist speed skater
  • Tony Flaim (1948-2000), Canadian blues singer, lead singer for the Downchild Blues Band


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